The earliest mention of cycling in Montreal was in 1869 as an advertisement for velocipede riding in different halls around the city
The 5 Halls advertised were:
1. Drill Hall Velocipede Rink and Riding School
2. Gilmans Hall, Mont Royal Hotel
3. Nordheimers Hall Velocipede Rink and Riding School (over Dion Brother's Billiard Room)
4. Velocipede Rink, over Mellvilles Billard hall
5. Crystal Palace Velocipede Rink and Riding School
1. Drill Hall Velocipede Rink and Riding School
2. Gilmans Hall, Mont Royal Hotel
3. Nordheimers Hall Velocipede Rink and Riding School (over Dion Brother's Billiard Room)
4. Velocipede Rink, over Mellvilles Billard hall
5. Crystal Palace Velocipede Rink and Riding School